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Quality Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Salary
Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to join our flight operations team. Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on multiple programs. Provides guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Interacts with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
  • Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
  • Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
  • Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
  • Implement solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
  • Prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents.
  • Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
  • May perform incoming material/part inspection.
  • May generate nonconformance, material rejections and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
  • May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional functions and other duties as assigned or required.
  • Execute Process Evaluations.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and two or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have good knowledge of computer operations and applications.
  • Must have the analytical ability required to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues and the skills required to present those solutions to internal and external contacts.
  • Must be detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to direct staff members and ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance required.


Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 68,770 - 116,193

Salary : $68,770 - $116,193

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